Chapter 21: Epilogue

Note: So I finally finish this story, I can't believe that I took so long. Anyway, I hope all of you who have been reading this story have enjoyed it. Stay tuned in for the end, I will announce the new story that I will be working on. I appreciate the votes and the feedback.

She saw him go into the mountains, carrying only his heavy kimono, some provisions, and the Tengu sword. Satoshi reached the place where he and his allies fought the oni and konoha-tengu.

He knelt down on the ground and placed the blade on the ground before him. A konoha-tengu that replaced the previous one arrived. The bird demon landed in front of Satoshi.

Bowing in respect to the demon, Satoshi watched the konoha-tengu grasp the sword in its large talons and fly away. The Tengu sword was once again kept hidden and guarded from those who would abuse its power.

Meru finished her illustration of her latest vision. She stared at the drawing of her brother and the konoha-tengu as the ink dried.

It had been only three days since Megumi died. When Satoshi and the League returned with her body for burial, Meru remained silent. The young girl could not speak up that she had a vision of what happened.

When the ink was dry, Meru rolled up the scroll and placed it in the cabinet with the other scrolls. She dressed herself in a formal robe that was a rich blue with white flower patterns. The burial was today and the girl had to look her best.

After she had combed her hair, Meru left her room to search for her brother and grandfather.

The Nautilus was sailing away from the shores of Japan. The League fulfilled the mission, they rescued the two kidnapped men and they defeated Kuro Taiffuu. The mighty ship was on its way to England, returning the British representatives to report back to their superiors.

The Emperor of Japan had been informed of the treachery within the Japanese government. The military of Japan had taken custody of the fortress and all of the weapons that remained inside. The League left it to the Japanese authorities to decide what to do with the instruments of war.

On the conning tower, the League watched the shores of Japan shrink away in the distance. With the afternoon sun recharging the solar panels, the League members enjoyed the sunlight and air as they reflected on the past several weeks.

"Skinner," said Jekyll to his friend on the conning tower, "what were you thinking when you used that explosive at the fortress in such a way?" He stood beside the thief as they stared over the ocean. They were now wearing their regular clothes instead of their shinobi gear.

"Hmm," Skinner shrugged his leather clad shoulders, "I didn't think that conventional weapons would have worked at the time." His painted brows lowered over his dark glasses. "Perhaps I was just winging it. Did it frighten you?"

"W-well, I thought it was a risky thing for you to try, we all could have been killed by it. Hyde on the other hand thought it was... impressive."

"Really?" Skinner chuckled. "I suppose it was somewhat impressive."

"You know," said Tom, who had approached them with hands in his pockets, "I found living as shinobi to be rather exciting. I learned a lot from Satoshi and... Megumi."

"It was unfortunate that she was killed," said Mina, wearing her blouse, scarf and skirt. "Megumi shall be remembered as a friend and teacher."

"Do you think we'll see Satoshi and Meru again?" asked Tom.

"Maybe," answered Nemo, "at a time of peace and harmony." He crossed his arms over his blue uniformed chest. "The Emperor of Japan has been planning to forge an alliance between his Empire and the British Empire."

"I hope it will work out," said Henry Jekyll.

"It might," said Skinner, "it might."

The End.

Announcement

The votes are in and the people have spoken. Well, only one vote but I'm grateful to the only person who did speak up, whoever it was. The next story shall be Shades of Blood and Gray, an LXG fan story. The plot is that Dorian Gray is back from the dead, he wants to get his portrait back from Mina and revenge on her. To set his revenge in motion, he plans to kidnap Quincey Harker, Mina's son. Not only does Quincey get kidnapped, but also Dr. Seward's daughter named Mary, from Kate Cary's Bloodline series. In exchange for her son, Mina and the rest of the League would have to bring Dorian's portrait back. Henry Jekyll, being one with nothing to lose and a witness to one of Dorian's treacherous deeds, decides that he'll risk his life for the children.

Coming soon!